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April J Yoga

Yoga, Pilates & Group Fitness Studio where each and every class is thoughtfully designed.

Promoting radical acceptance and building community connections through a trauma informed approach.

01/06/2026

Interrupting your feed full of "flawless" bodies to serve you a dose of reality. Serving it up from a body with lumps and bumps, hips, thighs and a squishy belly with some jiggle left in my arms.

A body that has birthed 3 kids via c-sections and gone through so many sizes of clothing ranging from a 6 to an 18 , plenty of emotional/mental ups and downs:

and yet still a body that is just out here doing an above average amount of activities all year…
activities like Yoga, Lifting, Pilates, Running, Hiking.

yeah thats right- above average!

Only 24% of adults meet the recommended physical activity guidelines and even though I may not fit the picture perfect mold, I feel strong, confidant and full of energy!

Cause it will never be about the way you look- only about the way you feel….

FIERCE YOGA 6pm

01/03/2026

April’s contemporary mat Pilates class is a modern, adaptable workout that builds on Joseph Pilates' core principles (breath, centering, control) but integrates modern movement science, and other fitness styles like yoga or barre, using props (bands, blocks, wieghts) for varied challenges while focusing on functional strength 💪🏻.

Expect a routine that emphasizes proper body mechanics and mental focus, with modified classical moves that meet individual needs,

- resulting in a dynamic, personalized experience!!

Join us and see how fitness can be functional and fun!

1/3/26

12/30/2025

The Wellness / Fitness industry is about to shine...but sadly the goal is most often about profit and growth for them, NOT YOU.
Fear based marketing, urgency, and novelty....this idea that you are missing something and they have it.

I won't do that - I will not claim that what I provide, what I share is going to fix all your woes....

I would be remiss though if i didn't mention that Yoga is one of the most consistent and transformative things I’ve ever done for myself.

Yoga continues to give me the strength and wisdom to move past my doubts, fears and worries so I am able to listen to my inner self and follow my heart. Without my Yoga practice I clearly wouldn't be where I am today!

Time and time again Yoga has shown me I am capable of anything I put my mind to. I have learned it is okay to fail, that set-backs are more like do over's and not a single thing compares to the support of a like minded community.

As you are being bombarded with all the fitness and wellness routines and gadgets - know that you can show up here, exactly as you are and find a space where you can explore movement without judgement or false promises.

No New Year membership specials, no gimmicks - no timeline to join us. Rather an open door, a promise of support and few different class styles that offer an opportunity to connect with yourself and others :)

12/23/2025

The chestnuts are roasting, your stockings are hung and Jack Frost has begun nipping at our noses. ❄️

Christmas has just about arrived, and it is time to make my lists!!

We have magically shared:
328 classes together
with 2578 check ins
& 13 New Members joined our studio community!

We really made it a point and got out and about this year. How wonderful it was to share events and practices with some of our amazing community friends:

Lehnharts Tree Farm
Bloem Acres Flower Farm
Comb Coffee Company
Yoga at Iron Pigs with Ali -Gentle Waves Yoga
GOAT YOGA at Longswamp United Church of Christ
Yoga Nidra Classes at the Himalayan Salt and Wellness Cave
Health Fair at CrossFit Crossing
and a group of the studio community ran the Brandywine Brisk 5k together!

- The Contemporary Mat Pilates class has grown and so have each of you!
- FIERCE is burning up the mat once again and the energy is contagious.
It is incredible the different YOGA/ MOVEMENT style classes that we have shared together this year (all 13 of them) and after each one, I find myself whispering "that was my favorite". That definitely has a lot to do with who I am sharing those practices with.

📚My Storytime Yoga class has expanded from Brandywine Heights Elementary School to include a local daycare & I was even able to take movement to EverTrue Lutheran Home at Topton! These opportunities to share and expand came from recommendations -from connections made on the mat.

I am so proud to share and include on my list this year - that I will begin leading Trauma Informed Yoga Classes in the prison system this January. Another incredible opportunity to be of service because of a connection that was made in the studio. Who is in the room matters and I will scream it from up on the rooftop ; we have the best community around!

All of this just adds up to me saying... I bow to you 🙏🏻.

It's hard to put into words the depth of how special it is to show up and authentically share my passions with each of you.
Thank you for the gift of your presence & trust.
My family and I are so blessed be surrounded and held in your love.

Happy Christmas, April♥️.

12/22/2025

2025 challenged me in ways I could not have expected- it stretched me thin , humbled me, and quietly rebuilt me from the inside out.
As the year comes to a close I realize what wasn't aligned fell away- what ended needed to end. Space was cleared for what was real. As 2026 arrives I feel connected to my purpose, and my power.
2025 allowed me to let go & 2026 is inviting me to step in!

If you want to start the new year feeling grounded, focused and ready here are a few suggestions:

Reflect before you plan. What worked? What Didn't? and Why?

Set Fewer Goals - Focus on what you can control.

Lead with Intention - Decide who you want to be before deciding what you want to do.

and finally :
Step into a space of support, a place to build confidence, to find clarity. Trust your pace, honor your progress- say yes to alignment, no to hesitation.
Allow your expansion to speak louder than any explanation ever could!

I hope to share so many moments of 2026 with you.

Class Descriptions can be found at: apriljyoga.weebly.com/
Booking happens here: www.vagaro.com/apriljyoga

Join us in the studio on New Years Days for a FREE FLOW Class!

12/20/2025

The real reason behind the MAGIC (no you are not imagining it) of your Yoga Class.

Your nervous system knows what to
do here…. knows what is expected:
You walk in → shoes off → mat down → breathe.
Your nervous system loves this predictability. Predictable rituals tell the body it's safe to arrive.

You're around people without obligation,
Just humans breathing, moving, existing alongside you. Close enough to feel connected. Spaced enough to stay in control.
This is coregulation.

Warm light. Steady sound. A hum of breath and movement.
Your brain drops out of hyper-focus into something softer, wider, intuitive.

You are given permission to slow down.
At home, slowing down can make you feel guilty. Here, it's the invitation.
Stillness isn't laziness- it's full participation.

That's why that first exhale always hits
differently.
You're not feeling the pose.
You're feeling the environment.

Lets FLOW - SUNDAY 10am .

12/17/2025

I was asked recently, by a few different people -
YOGA or PILATES?!

well-
YOGA works with the Self & the system you are living in.
PILATES works with the Body.
One refines Form - the other refines Awareness.
Both are valuable- they simply just ask different things of you.

YOGA is not about control- it is an invitation to finding sensation over the idea of perfection- Breath over the Burn, Listening over effort.
It asks, "Can you stay present when you can't fix what you feel".
My Yoga practice and teaching is not only about flexibility or mobility it's more. It's about connecting to your nervous system. Finding the ability to soften without collapsing - acknowledging your own relationship with effort.
This is why Yoga can feel so hard - the acceptance and the stillness reveals what strength simply can't hide.
Yoga very well may be my biggest passion but it is not a competition.
Some days simply call for discipline and structure while others require surrender and grace.

PILATES helps me build capacity - and has brought some much needed balance in my routine.
While YOGA helps me build a deeper a connection to my breath and to my inner landscape. PILATES has given me alignment in a new way.

As a teacher/student of both, I would say they now both influence how I lead classes:

Strength & Control
Structure & Creativity
Tradition & Evolution

These two practices do not cancel each other out, they help complete a picture.

PILATES is a Method - YOGA is a Practice ...but at the end of the day empowerment & connection is my real work. I like to believe I blend classical foundations of both with modern needs in my classes. I will always encourage feeling over performing and I especially try to invite joy to be a part of both.

So to the Paint and Sip Instructor, the Barista at the coffee shop in Philly, and the lady at the gym who heard I taught Yoga & Pilates - I still can't choose but thank you for forcing me to think about it a little more in depth.. while I didn't have an answer for them hopefully this helps a few of you.

~ April

12/16/2025

Can we forget about the New Years Resolutions to look better this year!

You are MORE than a number on a scale, or the number of abs you can count on your stomach...

You're a living, breathing miracle & honestly:
You can’t see fitness.

Fitness is something you FEEL …
* Strong
* Balanced
* Flexibile
* Coordinated
* Resilient

As the new year approaches instead of focusing on your appearance let’s try something new & ask yourself:

- How well are you moving through life?
- Do you sleep deeply and wake up energized?
- Do you recover quickly from setbacks?
- Are you kind to your body?

Come Join a Wellness & Fitness studio that focuses on how you feel and helps you meet those goals!

Join me for a
FREE NEW YEAR DAY
YOGA CLASS 1/1/26 10am

12/12/2025

As this year comes to a close, my heart is so full as I honor every April J Yoga student who reached a class milestone—big or small…. 1,10,50,100 or more classes.
Because milestones aren’t just tally marks… they’re reflections of your dedication, your healing, your courage, and the quiet promises you’ve kept to yourself along the way.

I see you arriving on the days when showing up felt heavy.
I see you returning after setbacks, after doubts, after life got loud.
I see your breath growing steadier, your confidence rising, your spirit softening open—one class at a time.

Your milestone represents moments of choosing peace, choosing presence, and choosing you. And that is something so truly beautiful.

To the incredible April J Yoga community:
Thank you for trusting me with your practice.
Thank you for letting this space hold you.
Thank you for allowing your milestones to become part of our story, too.

I am endlessly proud of you—of your growth, your resilience, and your willingness to keep showing up on the mat, in your body, and in your life.

Here’s to every step you’ve taken this year… and to the many more moments of connection, strength, and healing still ahead.
I am so honored to walk this journey with you. 🤍

Address

72 E Washington Street
Topton, PA
19562

Telephone

+16107818605

Website

http://apriljyoga.weebly.com/

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